Strategic communication must go beyond headlines, Lumumba tells PR professionals Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Strategic communication should be embedded in leadership and decision-making rather than limited to media publicity, the Minister for Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, has said. Speaking as chief guest …
Read More »Being courteous is always the winning card
The R in Public Relations is a Card You Can Play to Win COMMENT | SHIRLEY BIRUNGI | There is a growing appreciation of what public relations professionals bring to the table. This is because organizations continue to face a critical need to communicate strategically with their publics or …
Read More »Node Group named PR agency of the year at 2025 PRAU excellence
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Node Group was crowned Best PR Agency of the Year at the 9th PRAU Excellence Awards, held on 4 December 2025 at Protea Hotel in Kampala. The agency also received a Certificate of Recognition for Best Social/Digital Communication Campaign, marking a strong milestone …
Read More »Profit, passion, and promise in Uganda’s PR & marketing communications industry
COMMENT | Anthea Turwomwe Mascot | Uganda’s PR and marketing communications industry has grown into a vibrant, opportunity-rich sector, attracting creative thinkers, digital natives, and ambitious entrepreneurs alike. From public relations consultancies and media agencies to content creators and experiential marketing firms, this industry has become a fertile ground for …
Read More »As we celebrate Independence, let’s not forget to show the world what makes Uganda
Happy Independence Day, Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, But Who Handles Your Publicity? COMMENT | SHIRLEY BIRUNGI | If you have your mobile phone or laptop, reach out to it and simply Google Uganda. Interesting images will pop up. Do now refresh and make another search for Rwanda and, lastly, South …
Read More »How Kato Lubwama and Nsamba Quraishi changed my career path to public relations
COMMENT | DAVID BIRUNGI | Last week, the custodians of reputation management and corporate communication convened at Hotel African, and online, to reflect on the practice and the profession of Public Relations. It was organized under the theme The Role of Public Relations in Driving Organization’s Performance. Many of my …
Read More »Man City whip Arsenal, extend Liverpool title wait
Man City make winning return to extend Liverpool’s wait Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City extended Liverpool’s wait to win a first league title in 30 years as Pep Guardiola’s men beat 10-man Arsenal 3-0 at an empty Etihad to secure the first win of the Premier League’s …
Read More »RESULT: Manchester United hold Liverpool
✳ Man United 1⃣ Liverpool 1⃣ Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool failed to record a record-equalling 18th straight Premier League win, but Adam Lallana’s late equaliser saved the European champions from a loss at Manchester United in a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Marcus Rashford’s controversial goal handed Ole …
Read More »Glazers at Man Utd for the long term – Woodward
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward believes the club’s American owners, the Glazer family, will remain in control of the club for the “long term.” The Glazers completed their controversial takeover at Old Trafford in 2005, with their ownership the subject of intense focus …
Read More »Mahrez revival provides fresh impetus for Man City
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Riyad Mahrez is finally back to his best after a frustrating debut season with Manchester City and the Premier League champions are reaping the rewards as they fight to keep pace with title rivals Liverpool. When Pep Guardiola’s side host Wolves on Sunday …
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